by Melanie | Jun 2, 2017 | behind the scenes, creative process, creativity, dance, music, Photography, school, theatre
My daughter’s school had their school show last week, called “Imagine a World”, and I got to photograph it. It was a musical featuring Beatles songs, and it was AMAZING. This school is a true community, where people work together to make a difference and to make art,...
by Melanie | Apr 29, 2017 | creativity, dance, love, Photography
I had the opportunity last week to photograph dancer Caroline Niklas-Gordon’s rehearsal of a piece she is working on with her 5 year old daughter. It’s called Rock. Paper. Scissors. and it’s gorgeous. I feel deeply about the importance and beauty of...
by Melanie | Feb 20, 2017 | giving back, love, Photography
Last week I sent out an email to my community about losing a friend to breast cancer. Jasmin Fiore was one of the most positive, generous and joyful people I knew, even in the face of her struggle with breast cancer. I was fortunate to meet Jasmin in 2013 as a...
by Melanie | May 5, 2016 | art, creativity, Photography
Looking at this picture of a tree on a hill without any other spatial reference, how do you know it is a tree on the hill? Do you assume that trees grow straight up toward the sun? Why? What makes us any different? I’m in San Francisco today for a retreat. Every time...
by Melanie | Apr 8, 2016 | art, giving back, Photography, video
The truth is that we are ALL children. My daughter will be 6 this year. She inspires me daily with her creativity. I am learning so much from her. One of the unexpected gifts of motherhood is that I get to reconnect with my inner child. I’ve been thinking about...
by Melanie | Jan 13, 2016 | art, Photography, stories
Art matters. In the days after the passing of David Bowie, I find myself thinking a lot about the power of art. I feel sad that we lost a great artist who touched people deeply with his music and spoke truths about life and love that are particularly profound now....
